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2020 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.7
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54 reviews
9.7
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54 reviews
5 star
66%
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20%
3 star
2%
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6%
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The facility is convenient and in a good location. Merrill Gardens should pay more attention to cleanliness of the Garden Center (memory care) and the main dining room on the first floor. The caregivers are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Arbour Square at West Chester is truly a unique rental community. Located in a beautiful, small town rich in history, Arbour Square stands out as something new and exciting, above and beyond the ordinary. A community where there’s always something interesting or fun going on, and where you’ll...
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Photo of Wellington at Hershey's Mill
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
Review score
29 reviews
8.8
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29 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
46%
3 star
0%
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Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms are large in assisted living and the facility itself is very easy to maneuver around.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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1010 Photos available
8.7
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110 reviews
8.7
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110 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
28%
3 star
14%
2 star
5%
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The Watermark at Bellingham has a good social and friendly atmosphere to it.. I have no reason not to recommend this community to other families. Also, the setting is in a beautiful area with lots of walking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior living by designThe Watermark at Bellingham is a senior living community located on 15 beautiful acres near downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania. While perfectly situated near Philadelphia and Wilmington, there’s so much to do you might just want to spend your days onsite! You’ve time now...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
38 reviews
9.5
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38 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
24%
3 star
5%
2 star
8%
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What our family likes the most about Merrill Gardens is the people. They get it and aren't just "working there" but understand the whole thing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Combine amazing service, great friends, and resort-level amenities and you’ve got the perfect recipe for all the comforts of home. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care all in one campus for flexibility and convenience.With amenities like a...
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9.4
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41 reviews
9.4
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41 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about St. Martha Villa is the staff. The yare attentive and know everyone's name, even on the independent living side. St. Martha's was just the right place for my mom at that point in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since our founding in 2003, St. Martha Villa has proudly served in the Chester County Community by providing exceptional care. Our bright, spacious, one story building is situated on a beautifully landscaped campus with numerous outdoor gardens, walking paths and even a putting green! The...
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Photo of Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living
1010 Photos available
8.6
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24 reviews
8.6
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24 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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My loved one is currently a resident at Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living and everything has been great so far. We have been very happy with the experience. I would recommend Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We believe that Ivy Creek Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Ivy Creek, our management teams live on-site...
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8.4
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18 reviews
8.4
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18 reviews
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4 star
11%
3 star
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2 star
6%
1 star
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My loved one is currently a resident at Daylesford Crossing and everything has been great for her at this facility. The staff and care services are great. The cleanliness and friendliness are also great. It...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Daylesford Crossing has earned it's stellar reputation on the Main Line by delivering high quality, inclusive care with a unique emphasis on lifestyle. Our community is proud to be voted the "The Best of the Main Line" and we are also certified as a "Great Place to Work."We offer a full spectrum...
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Photo of Eagleview Landing
1717 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
7.7
Review score
13 reviews
7.7
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13 reviews
5 star
31%
4 star
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3 star
8%
2 star
8%
1 star
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My husband has been a resident at Eagleview Landing since June of 2023. We (all of our family and even our friends) are so pleased with the care, compassion, knowledge and friendliness of everyone at this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Introducing Eagleview Landing, the newest senior living community in Exton, PA. The location just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is close to perfect. The comfort of Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care is reassuring. And the luxury? Isn't that always nice? Eagleview Landing is...
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1010 Photos available
7.0
Review score
37 reviews
7.0
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37 reviews
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50%
4 star
29%
3 star
13%
2 star
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Ashbridge Manor was a great option for a senior who doesn’t have the kind of capital needed to buy in to typical retirement homes. Residents and employees seem pleasant and engaging and were very welcoming.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ashbridge Manor, a retirement community located in Downingtown, PA, was formerly the landmark, Tabas' Mickey Rooney Hotel.Residents enjoy 24-hour concierge service, weekly housekeeping and linen service, free scheduled transportation, deluxe continental breakfast, and a full three-course dinner...
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1717 Photos available
7.3
Review score
15 reviews
7.3
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
40%
3 star
13%
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Friends Home in Kennett is a smaller, caring community, with a more home-like atmosphere. They go out of their way to accommodate special needs of residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Friends Home in Kennett Square is a non-profit senior living community thatoffers a variety of living options to help residents remain independent and active. Historic Kennett Square, a beautiful and close-knit community, offers an abundance of resources for our residents. A wonderful...
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5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Everything has been good. The people have been friendly, both the people working here and the people living here. And I really like my apartment. It feels homey.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Simpson Meadows is Central Chester County's premier non-profit continuing care retirement community, with more than a 150 year history of service to senior adults as a member of the Simpson Senior Services network. Our philosophy of care includes maximizing resident independence at an affordable...
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1212 Photos available
6.0
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10 reviews
6.0
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10 reviews
5 star
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The activities offered for the residents are great! Still trying to figure out the personal care and getting into a routine. The meals are great. Mom is still acclimating herself
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are locally owned and operated by SageLife. Our founders were pioneers in senior living; they helped define the companies that have defined the industry.Sage’s mission is to create the best home for each member of the SageLife family every day by encouraging, empowering, and celebrating...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type" Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of Independent Living in West Chester, PA

The cost of Independent Living starts at $1 a month in West Chester, and the price builds from there based on the floor plan, amenities, and services that families choose. Costs also vary by location because real estate and personnel costs fluctuate by city and state throughout the U.S.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Chester, PA vs. nearby cities

West Chester, PA
$4,323/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Chester, PA vs. the state and national average

West Chester, PA
$4,323/mo
U.S. national average
$3,928/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in West Chester vs. other types of senior living

$5,570/mo
Independent Living
$4,323/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in West Chester, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,740/mo
Studio
$5,217/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,717/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in West Chester over time

West Chester, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in West Chester

Recent reviews for independent living in West Chester

Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC in Media, PA

4.9
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line is a very spread out facility for independent living, but the section for assisted living is more condensed and tight knit. For independent living they offer a studio apartment, one bedroom or two bedroom apartment. They have tons of activities provided for ...
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The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

4.6
I visited and spoke to the Director and I just like the feel of the community. It had warmth. It's been a great experience.

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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West Chester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Chester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Chester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Chester independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of West Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Chester, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
18.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
30.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
28.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
30.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in West Chester independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of West Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Chester, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
85.7%
33%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
33.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
15.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Chester independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in West Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Chester, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
42.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
25.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
46.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.6%
46.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
39.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
33.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.6%
43.9%
Live performances
Live performances
78.6%
43.7%
Dances
Dances
64.3%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
85.7%
36.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.6%
43.5%
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Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities independent living near West Chester, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities independent living near West Chester, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Merrill Gardens at West Chester and Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC are the top rated independent living facilities near West Chester, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

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